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Dandruff.

Overview

Dandruff, also known as seborrhea, is a common condition of skin areas rich in oil glands (the face, scalp, and upper trunk), marked by flaking (overproduction of skin cells) and sometimes redness and itching (inflammation) of the scalp, varying in severity from mild flaking of the scalp to scaly, red patches. Dead skin cells on your scalp flake off, often landing on your shoulders and clothing.It isn't contagious or serious but it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat.

Wet dandruff is dandruff that has become wet or oily because of the overproduction of sebum on the scalp. Dry dandruff, on the other hand, is made up of small, white flakes which can fall off of the scalp easily.

Cause

Acne is due to a combination of factors. The exact mechanisms are not fully understood. However, some of the implicated factors are:
  • Hormone levels
  • Fungal infections
  • Nutritional deficits
  • Neurogenic factors
  • Differences in skin barrier lipid content and function may account for individual presentations

Symptoms

One or more of the following areas are affected : the scalp, hairline, forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, creases of the nose and ears, ear canals, beard areas, breastbone, mid back, groin, or armpit.

Dandruff presents as
  • Asymptomatic
  • Itchy and flakey scalp
  • Diffuse bran-like scaly patches within hair-bearing areas of the scalp
  • Red patches in scalp

The signs and symptoms may be more severe if you're stressed, and they tend to flare in cold, dry seasons.

Treatments

  • Medicated shampoos twice weekly for at least a month and if necessary, indefinitely.
  • Steroid scalp applications reduce itching and should be applied daily for a few days every so often.
  • Combination therapy is often advisable.
  • Alternative treatments, such as tea tree oil shampoo, may be used.
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Home care / DIY care

  • Develop a hair and scalp care routine that suits you
  • You need to wash your scalp and hair more often-Frequent/daily shampooing or a longer lather time.
  • Manage your stress-Stress affects your overall health,even help trigger dandruff or worsen existing symptoms.
  • Eat a healthy diet. A diet that provides enough zinc, B vitamins and certain types of fats may help prevent dandruff.
  • Sunlight may be good for controlling dandruff- just spend a little time outdoors. And be sure to wear sunscreen on your face and body.
  • Limit hair-styling products-Hair-styling products can build up on your hair and scalp, making them oilier.

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